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Oh GRREEAATT!!!... Now the Senate wants to sponsor a bill that fines those who refuse health care coverage... Now I really want to know when the white people gonna riot!.... shame on them for trying to sneak this one through before NK shoots off it's 7/4/09 nuke.
"Senate bill fines people refusing health coverage
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Americans who refuse to buy affordable medical coverage could be hit with fines of more than $1,000 under a health care overhaul bill unveiled Thursday by key Senate Democrats looking to fulfill President Barack Obama's top domestic priority.
The Congressional Budget Office estimated the fines will raise around $36 billion over 10 years. Senate aides said the penalties would be modeled on the approach taken by Massachusetts, which now imposes a fine of about $1,000 a year on individuals who refuse to get coverage. Under the federal legislation, families would pay higher penalties than individuals.
In a revamped health care system envisioned by lawmakers, people would be required to carry health insurance just like motorists must get auto coverage now. The government would provide subsidies for the poor and many middle-class families, but those who still refuse to sign up would face penalties....'
- That's what MA has and it sucks. yes, every can get healthcare, but it's expensive and for me covers nothing until I pay a high deductible.Josev
- I pay a high deductible. I pay close to $500 a month and then have a 2400 deductible. Mitt Romney pushed this through for the presidential election.Josev
- through for the presidential election.Josev
- What utter crapTheBlueOne